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Staying active is important for every age group, but particularly beneficial for older adults. Many experts suggest that it is one way to prevent many diseases including cardiovascular disease and diabetes. There are four main types of exercises that older adults should consider participating in: endurance, strengthening, stretching, and balance exercises. Each of these has particular benefits for the older adult. It is essential that before beginning any exercise program no matter how strenuous or easy you think it is that it be cleared with your NJ primary care physician.

Endurance Activities

These types of activities improve the heart and the circulatory system. They are commonly called “aerobic” exercises but this does not mean signing up for a marathon. It can be walking, swimming or riding a bike (stationary or otherwise). These can all help get the heart pumping and increase circulation which can be beneficial for many things such as lowering blood pressure. It is important to seek out a professional who can help design an aerobic exercise program that will be appropriate for your needs and present fitness level. Continue reading →

Traditional medicine looks only at the absence of disease as the definition of being healthy. Most of the time, doctors simply treat the symptoms of a disease or try to detect them early on so that they can be treated with traditional medications. Anti-aging medicine is more concerned about the whole person and achieving optimal health. It looks at and considers factors which are physical, but also factors in emotional and mental health aspects. Anti-aging medicine considers hormones, toxins, organ systems, as well as nutrition and stress factors in developing optimal health that will also be effective at preventing disease. Continue reading →